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Montreal Parking Meters Run Linux

Posted by michael on from the working-for-the-man dept.

jbecherv writes "According to LinuxDevices.com, new-fangled Montreal parking meters run embedded Linux (Google Cache). The City of Montreal is planning to roll out 500 to 800 wireless, solar-powered parking payment stations based on embedded Linux. There is even a device profile (Google Cache) that show some details about the meters... These meters run kernel 2.4.19 on a 206MHz StrongARM SA-1110. Each system has 64MB of RAM, boots from a CF device, and is networked wirelessly via GPRS."

3 of 506 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Da welfare province, eh? by laurent420 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Here's some french for you: Fuck you, buddy!

  2. Re:Sharpie Permanent Marker by strictnein · · Score: 0, Troll

    They're going to get an ass beating, Montreal style

    What, some snobby pricks come up and make fun of their clothing?

    Here's a tip fucktards: if you want to live in France... live in France!

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  3. Re:hack it by Distinguished+Hero · · Score: 0, Troll

    But if you want me to attend an Expos game, you'll have to set the parking meter to pay me.

    Sorry, but it had to be done.
    In Soviet Canuckistan...

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